Megan Ray Nichols, Author at CosmoBC https://cosmobc.com/author/megan-ray-nichols/ From the Cosmos down to Earth! Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cosmobc.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/09/cropped-cosmobc-icon-32x32.png Megan Ray Nichols, Author at CosmoBC https://cosmobc.com/author/megan-ray-nichols/ 32 32 Did You Know Polyurethane Foam Made the Space Shuttle Possible? https://cosmobc.com/polyurethane-foam-space-shuttle/ https://cosmobc.com/polyurethane-foam-space-shuttle/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:22:41 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/did-you-know-polyurethane-foam-made-the-space-shuttle-possible/ Polyurethane foam proved crucial in the space shuttle program and continues evolving into more sustainable forms for space applications.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/polyurethane-foam-space-shuttle/feed/ 0 How Did NASA Choose the First Astronauts to Walk on the Moon https://cosmobc.com/how-nasa-chose-astronauts-to-walk-on-the-moon/ https://cosmobc.com/how-nasa-chose-astronauts-to-walk-on-the-moon/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:37:30 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/heres-how-nasa-chose-the-first-astronauts-to-walk-on-the-moon/ How did NASA choose astronauts? Explore the evolution from Apollo to Artemis and what it takes to join NASA's new generation of moonwalkers.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/how-nasa-chose-astronauts-to-walk-on-the-moon/feed/ 0 Exciting Future Uses of Textiles in Space https://cosmobc.com/space-textiles/ https://cosmobc.com/space-textiles/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 14:58:36 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/exciting-future-uses-of-textiles-in-space/ Space textiles are revolutionizing rovers, suits, and habitats with advanced materials designed for durability in extreme space environments.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/space-textiles/feed/ 0 What Experiments Did Scientists Conduct on the ISS? https://cosmobc.com/experiments-on-the-iss/ https://cosmobc.com/experiments-on-the-iss/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:32:12 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/what-experiments-did-scientists-conduct-on-the-iss/ Explore groundbreaking research aboard the ISS, from zero-gravity experiments to 3D printing in space, as its historic mission nears its conclusion.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/experiments-on-the-iss/feed/ 0 Common Tools Used to Gather Data in Space https://cosmobc.com/tools-to-gather-data-in-space/ https://cosmobc.com/tools-to-gather-data-in-space/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:34:36 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/common-tools-used-to-gather-data-in-space/ Discover the common tools to gather data in space, from satellites and sensors to robotics and citizen science helping explore the universe.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/tools-to-gather-data-in-space/feed/ 0 How Do Spacecraft Withstand Re-Entering Earth’s Atmosphere? https://cosmobc.com/spacecraft-withstand-re-entering-earths-atmosphere/ https://cosmobc.com/spacecraft-withstand-re-entering-earths-atmosphere/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:08:17 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/how-do-spacecraft-withstand-re-entry-into-earths-atmosphere/ Discover how spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere survive extreme heat using advanced materials and design innovations from NASA and SpaceX.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/spacecraft-withstand-re-entering-earths-atmosphere/feed/ 0 What’s the Difference Between LEO, MEO and GEO Satellites? https://cosmobc.com/difference-leo-meo-geo-satellites/ https://cosmobc.com/difference-leo-meo-geo-satellites/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:08:13 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/whats-the-difference-between-leo-meo-and-geo-satellites/ Understand the LEO, MEO, GEO difference as 25,000 satellites orbit Earth, powering global communication and raising space debris concerns.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/difference-leo-meo-geo-satellites/feed/ 0 Does Space Tourism Have Health Risks? https://cosmobc.com/space-tourism-health-risks/ https://cosmobc.com/space-tourism-health-risks/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:14:04 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/does-space-tourism-have-health-risks/ Space tourism poses health risks, but short trips are manageable for people in average health. Psychological impacts, like space anxiety, are crucial.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/space-tourism-health-risks/feed/ 0 The Top 10 Photographs of Celestial Objects https://cosmobc.com/top-photographs-of-celestial-objects/ https://cosmobc.com/top-photographs-of-celestial-objects/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:02:30 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/the-top-10-photographs-of-celestial-objects/ Experience the universe like never before with our top photographs of celestial objects, featuring NASA's stunning captures.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/top-photographs-of-celestial-objects/feed/ 0 What Is LightSail and How Does It Work? https://cosmobc.com/what-is-lightsail/ https://cosmobc.com/what-is-lightsail/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:23:45 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/what-is-lightsail-and-how-does-it-work/ LightSail 2, by the Planetary Society, uses solar propulsion, harnessing sunlight for spacecraft travel, revolutionizing space exploration.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/what-is-lightsail/feed/ 0 Why Did Lunar Outpost Design Small Rovers for the Moon? https://cosmobc.com/lunar-outpost-rovers/ https://cosmobc.com/lunar-outpost-rovers/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:41:26 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/why-did-lunar-outpost-design-small-rovers-for-the-moon/ Lunar Outpost is designing small rovers to explore and prospect resources on the Moon, supporting future missions and potential lunar mining.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/lunar-outpost-rovers/feed/ 0 Space Technology Will Protect the Vatican’s Treasures https://cosmobc.com/space-technology-protect-vatican-treasures/ https://cosmobc.com/space-technology-protect-vatican-treasures/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:26:07 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/space-technology-will-protect-the-vaticans-treasures/ Space technology will protect the Vatican's treasures through advanced digitization, preserving ancient manuscripts for future generations.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/space-technology-protect-vatican-treasures/feed/ 0 How LIDAR Mapping the World in 3D Is Changing Exploration https://cosmobc.com/lidar-mapping-the-world-in-3d/ https://cosmobc.com/lidar-mapping-the-world-in-3d/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:26:33 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/why-do-scientists-want-to-make-a-3d-map-of-the-world/ LIDAR mapping the world in 3D preserves hidden history and landmarks at risk from climate change, helping protect data for future generations.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/lidar-mapping-the-world-in-3d/feed/ 0 Intermediate Black Hole Could Explain Black Hole Evolution https://cosmobc.com/intermediate-black-hole-evolution/ https://cosmobc.com/intermediate-black-hole-evolution/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:41:41 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/intermediate-black-hole-could-explain-black-hole-evolution/ Black hole evolution remains mysterious, but recent observations of intermediate black holes are helping astronomers fill in the missing pieces.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/intermediate-black-hole-evolution/feed/ 0 How Did NASA Build and Fund the Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket? https://cosmobc.com/space-launch-system-sls-rocket/ https://cosmobc.com/space-launch-system-sls-rocket/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:49:35 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/inside-the-monster-rocket-to-mars-how-did-nasa-build-and-fund-the-sls/ Explore NASA's monumental Space Launch System, paving the way for Mars missions. Budget challenges, ambitious goals, and adaptability await!

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/space-launch-system-sls-rocket/feed/ 0 What is Celestial Navigation? https://cosmobc.com/celestial-navigation/ https://cosmobc.com/celestial-navigation/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:44:27 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/what-is-celestial-navigation/ Learn how celestial navigation works, who still uses it today, and why this ancient skill could still save your life in our GPS-reliant world.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/celestial-navigation/feed/ 0 How Will the Internet of Things Change Space Exploration? https://cosmobc.com/internet-of-space-things/ https://cosmobc.com/internet-of-space-things/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:34:17 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/how-will-the-internet-of-things-change-space-exploration/ The Internet of Space Things connects satellites, sensors, and AI to transform space exploration and enable real-time data sharing across space.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/internet-of-space-things/feed/ 0 What Do Astronauts Eat in Space? https://cosmobc.com/what-do-astronauts-eat/ https://cosmobc.com/what-do-astronauts-eat/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:08:05 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/whats-on-the-menu-for-astronauts/ Discover what astronauts eat in space today, from freeze-dried meals to fresh-grown veggies aboard the ISS, and how menus have evolved over time.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/what-do-astronauts-eat/feed/ 0 How Does Space Fever Affect an Astronaut’s Health? https://cosmobc.com/space-fever-astronauts-health/ https://cosmobc.com/space-fever-astronauts-health/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 18:13:13 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/how-does-space-fever-affect-an-astronauts-health/ Astronauts face a surprising risk: space fever. Learn how elevated body temperatures in microgravity may affect long-term space travel health.

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]]> https://cosmobc.com/space-fever-astronauts-health/feed/ 0 83 Black Holes Found at the Edge of the Universe https://cosmobc.com/black-holes-at-the-edge-of-the-universe/ https://cosmobc.com/black-holes-at-the-edge-of-the-universe/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:46:53 +0000 https://cosmobc.com/83-black-holes-found-at-the-edge-of-the-universe/ Astronomers discovered 83 supermassive black holes at the edge of the universe, reshaping our understanding of black hole formation.

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